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Doctor insights on:
Amobarbital Sodium Medication

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Depends:
IgE mediated: hives, swelling , itching, shoc, breathing difficulties, etc
Cell-mediated: itchy or non-itchy skin rash
Undefined: Steven Johnsons syndrome which can be fatal
These are all considered immunologically mediated although IgE mediated conditions are usually considered true allergy. Amobarbital allergy is not that common partly because it is not that frequently used.
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Lethal dose:
This is an unusual question and I am wondering why you want to know the answer to this. If you are a troubled person please talk to your physician or your religious advisor about this kind of question. If you are troubled please get help.
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Lethal dose:
This is an unusual question and I am wondering why you want to know the answer to this. If you are a troubled person please talk to your physician or your religious advisor about this kind of question. If you are troubled please get help.
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Pretty Rare:
I can only think of one case I have seen in the past 10-15 years in which secobarbital was being used. In general, the barbiturates have too many difficulties associated with their use to still be commonly prescribed. There are many alternatives, including non-medication treatments, that can be helpful for anxiety without the risks associated with barbituate use.
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It's like being drun:
We did a number in vietnan & also with returning combat vets to help them remember & abreact to combat trauma--it's similar to being drunk with decreased inhibitions & some suggestion.
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Awake but drowsy:
Amytal is a barbiturate given gradually by vein. Depending on dose, it induces drowsiness and sleep. For an interview using it, the patient is drowsy but awake -- the so-called "twilight state" in which relaxation allows conversation about important areas. The process has been used since the 1940's, but memories retrieved contain a mix of fact and fantasy -- must be externally verified.
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Amytal allergy:
Amytal (Amobarbital) is a barbituate medication. An allergy occurs when your body’s immune system creates antibodies to a foreign substance causing a reaction that can be mild to severe. For potential adverse effects see: https://www.drugs.com/pro/amytal-sodium.html
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How much salt HBP?:
The recommended maximum is <1,500 mg sodium and >4,700 mg Potassium.
Get the DASH diet book for guidance.
ISBN 9780743410076
available as ebook for your computer.
You can also get the app myfitnesspal and use it to track the sodium in what you eat. Suspect it will be a surprise to see how much you are getting..
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No foods:
Will lower sodium levels in your body as it is an essential component without which you'd die quickly. If your sodium is too high you may be slightly dehydrated, took too much diuretic, or you have a medical problem that needs your doctor's attention. If you have a real problem, which is unlikely, you can't fix it by yourself.
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Off label opinion:
Would propose that consumption of one or two drinks in 24 hrs would be unlikely to cause severe problems, but Phenytoin is a rather troublesome drug, as has zero order kinetics, and alcohol and Phenytoin can interact, which would create a problem with drug level fluctuation. Would discuss in further detail with your neurologist.
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Confused:
Two things:
1: Please call your mother's doctor!
2: Consider a consult with a Psychologist.
Please keep me posted.
PS: I have two brothers with family in London and I hope to see them in December! Can't wait.
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306 interactions:
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Use this to check if any of the medications you're taking interact with chloromycetin (chloramphenicol sodium succinate):
http://www.Drugs.Com/drug-interactions/chloramphenicol, chloromycetin (chloramphenicol sodium succinate).Html.
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